I wouldn't take these photos as representative examples of what the X20 is capable of. If you find an experienced photographer who has been perhaps using the X10 and upgraded to the X20 so they have some experience with the camera you would see a whole different set of results with this camera.

I would agree with you on this point Mike. The X20 on paper has the credentials to be a cut above its competitors and I hope it proves to be the case. Only I am not convinced (yet) that this is the case to justify its 'pedigree' and hence price. I look forward to the more trusted reviews to see whether the 'average' images we have seen so far are the norm or the exception.

I certainly value the other features on offer (VF, manual zoom etc) but not to the point of discounting good all round image quality.

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